Eating in China
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Chinese olive vegetable preserve

橄榄菜Gǎnlǎncài

A salty Chaoshan condiment made from preserved mustard greens, Chinese olive fruit and vegetable oil. It is not Mediterranean table olives or olive oil.

Type
Sauces and seasonings

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Dark brown-black chopped leafy pieces with an oily sheen.

In the kitchen

Eaten in small amounts with rice or congee, or used to season fried rice and other dishes.

Oil and added seasonings differ by product. Check the label for soy, peanuts, sesame or other ingredients rather than assuming every jar has the same recipe.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有橄榄菜吗?

Does this dish contain Chinese olive vegetable preserve?

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